As the Israel-Gaza war reached its one-year anniversary on October 7, 2024, with growing concerns about escalating regional conflict in the Middle East, Indian American lawmakers urged immediate action to …
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IA Impact and AAPI Victory Fund Host a ‘Day of Action’ to Mobilize Asian American Votes in Georgia
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readWith less than a month remaining before the U.S. Presidential election, the Indian American (IA) Impact, in collaboration with the AAPI Victory Fund and the Harris-Walz campaign, organized a Day …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces Bill to Help Families and Child Care Workers
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), co-Chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Affordable Child Care Caucus, introduced the Child Care for America Act, on October 1, 2024, aiming to reduce child …
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GOPIO and AAUC collaborate for the 2024 Asian American Unity Summit in the Nation’s Capital
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) International, in collaboration with eight other local and national Asian American organizations, co-hosted the 2024 National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, vandalized
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIn response to the desecration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, with hateful messages on September 15, 2024, BAPS has issued a formal appeal for peace, …
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Several US lawmakers praised the Indian American community’s contributions to strengthening US-India relations, at the Annual Congressional Brunch of the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) on September 11, …
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FIIDS wraps up Summer Internship Certification Program on Civic Engagement and Leadership
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) successfully concluded its two-month summer internship program on Civic Engagement and Leadership on August 24, 2024. The program, which started on …
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Indian American leaders voice support for Kamala Harris’s bid to the White House
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readSeveral Indian Americans at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, praised Democratic Presidential Nominee, Kamala Harris for her vision and commitment to safeguarding communities, voicing their support for her …
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‘I promise to be a President for all Americans. You can always trust me to put country above party and self’
by SAH Staff Reporter 19 minutes readFull Transcript of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention on August 22, 2024: To my husband, Doug, thank you for being an incredible partner to me …
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Indian American lawmakers extend greetings on India’s 78th Independence Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American lawmakers Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) extended Independence Day greetings to India and commended the tremendous progress the world’s largest democracy has achieved since its independence …